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Two VOR receivers are tuned to the same station for a dual receiver check. What is the maximum permissible difference between the two bearings?

  1. 4°
  2. 1°
  3. 6°
  4. 10°
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Correct answer: 4°

The maximum permissible variation between the two indicated bearings is 4°.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Ground-Based Navigation, page 410

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026